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My Philosophy of Reviewing

After reviewing for a couple of sites online and in print, I decided I preferred my independence. Understandably, publications with a lot on the line get a little nervous about giving a book any less than a positive review. But, frankly, I disagree with that approach. Readers look to reviewers to help them decide what books to read, and while it all comes down to taste, if readers find our tastes mesh most of the time, my thoughts will be something to consider. Whether I like or dislike a book, I will always give good reasons; I will not resort to vitriol; and I will never use a review as a platform to show how clever I am. In fairness, I should point out that I do not consider all books on a level playing field. I will often hold a well-known or best-selling author to a higher standard than a newcomer.

That's my philosophy. If you equate book reviewing with high praise, you may want to skip this blog.